# Ukiyoe Japanese: Learn & Speak — Hiragana, kanji & JLPT with AI

> Hiragana, kanji & JLPT with AI (iPhone/iPad app by Catalyst Corp..)

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- Developer: [Catalyst Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792245509)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 303 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-02
- Data updated: 2026-10-24

## What is Ukiyoe Japanese?

Japanese doesn't stick when all you do is tap through drills.
Ukiyoe Japanese teaches kana, kanji, and grammar, then gets you talking: real scenes with an AI partner, polite forms, culture notes, and speaking practice from your first week.

Made in Japan by a small team. Every lesson, example, and explanation is written and checked by native speakers. The AI is your conversation partner, not your teacher. Start free, with no sign-up for your first lesson.

BY THE NUMBERS
8,000+ words with example sentences and audio · 1,458 kanji · 600+ grammar articles · 6,000+ practice questions · 57 conversation scenes (20 AI roleplays) · JLPT N5–N1

WHAT'S INSIDE

Kana, row by row
Hiragana and katakana with animated stroke order, audio for every sound, and a short practice round after each row.

Lessons that end in practice
Vocabulary and grammar lessons that start from zero. Every lesson ends in a quiz, with audio for every word and sentence. Reading help (kana or romaji hints) adjusts to your level.

Kanji from N5 to N1
1,458 kanji in sets by JLPT level, each taught through its parts, its readings, and the words it appears in.

Grammar you can actually read
600+ short articles on grammar and usage, each with examples, common mistakes, and a quick check. Organized by JLPT level.

Speak from day one
Roleplay real scenes with an AI partner: order at a ramen shop, buy a train ticket, check in at a ryokan. You speak, it answers in character, and it shows you a more natural way to say what you said. Pronunciation scoring is available on paid plans.

Reviews that come back at the right time
Spaced repetition brings each item back right before you'd forget it. Daily reviews are capped, and you can see what's coming, so the queue never piles up.

JLPT practice built like the real test
Question banks by format for N5–N1 (vocabulary, grammar, reading, and listening), plus full-length mock exams with the same sections, question counts, and time limits as the official exam.

The Japan behind the language
Ukiyo-e quizzes, place names and a prefecture map, your name in kana and kanji, and vocabulary by genre: school life, mystery, fantasy, romance, sci-fi, and the office.

PRICING
Kana, grammar articles, reading, culture, your reviews, and the Play games are free with no daily limit. Lessons, kanji, quizzes, drills, and JLPT practice come with 10 questions a day without an account, or 20 with an account (5 right in a row earns one back). Ukiyoe Pro removes the daily practice limit, unlocks every JLPT mock exam, and gives you more AI conversation each day. Ukiyoe Pro Plus adds up to 5 roleplays a day and double the pronunciation scoring. Subscriptions renew automatically; cancel anytime in your App Store subscriptions. Prices are shown on the purchase screen.

YOUR DATA
Your progress lives on your device and syncs to your account only when you sign in. Roleplay audio is transcribed and then discarded — we never keep your recordings. No ads, and we don't sell your data.

WHO IT'S FOR
- You want one app for kana, kanji, grammar, speaking, and the JLPT, not five
- You've finished the alphabet apps and want to actually say something
- You're preparing for JLPT N5–N1 and want practice built like the real test
- You love Japan — its art, food, places, and words — and want to learn the language along with them

A NOTE ON AI
AI replies and pronunciation scores are practice feedback, not the final word. Our Japanese is written and checked by native speakers. If something looks wrong, flag it in the app and we'll fix it.

Terms of Use: https://ukiyoe-japanese.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://ukiyoe-japanese.com/privacy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ukiyoe Pro Plus | $109.99 | per year |
| Ukiyoe Pro Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| Ukiyoe Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Ukiyoe Pro | $6.00 | per month |


## Is Ukiyoe Japanese safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Ukiyoe Japanese.

## Is Ukiyoe Japanese legit?

Ukiyoe Japanese: Learn & Speak appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Ukiyoe Japanese is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2026-10-13

• Sign in with Apple or Google, right in the app. Already have an email account? Connect Apple or Google to it from Settings › Sign-in methods.
• Flashcards now look like cards: a framed front and back you flip, swipe, and grade.
• A smoother first run: try lessons before you sign up, see your daily allowance up front, and save progress in two taps.
• Faster Speak screens and lighter downloads.
• Stability fixes.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-10-07

• Speaking practice: say everyday phrases out loud. Repeat the line, then say it with half hidden, then all of it, until it comes out on its own.
• Flashcards rebuilt: a clearer card back, a daily set that mixes new words with reviews, a tough-word pile, a listen-only mode, and your own decks.
• Free tier updated: kana, grammar articles, reading, culture, reviews, and Play have no daily limit. Lessons, kanji, quizzes, drills, and JLPT practice give you 10 questions a day without an account, or 20 with one.
• New App Store screenshots that show the app as it is today.
• Stability fixes.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-10-07

• Speaking practice: say everyday phrases out loud. Repeat the line, then say it with half hidden, then all of it, until it comes out on its own.
• Flashcards rebuilt: a clearer card back, a daily set that mixes new words with reviews, a tough-word pile, a listen-only mode, and your own decks.
• Free tier updated: kana, grammar articles, reading, culture, reviews, and Play have no daily limit. Lessons, kanji, quizzes, drills, and JLPT practice give you 10 questions a day without an account, or 20 with one.
• Fewer taps from opening the app to your first question, and the finish screen shows what to do next.
• Number and counter readings re-recorded for accuracy.
• Stability fixes.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-10-05

• Subscribe faster: choosing a plan in Settings now opens the App Store sheet directly.
• Invite a friend: when they finish their first lesson, you both earn 100 XP and the 縁 (En) seal.
• Six new Field Notes: hot and cold, rice and meals, the bathroom, free study resources, an N5-to-N3 study plan, and learning with anime.
• Back and close now return you to the screen you came from.
• Settings shows the email you are signed in with, and deleting your account asks for confirmation.
• Stability fixes and better error reporting.

### 1.0 — 2026-10-02

No release notes.

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